The Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Ern Rubik, a Hungarian architecture professor. Rubik later used the Cube as a learning exercise to teach his students about three-dimensional spaces. Little did he know his “Magic Cube” (as he originally named it) would become one of the most famous puzzles of all time! A visual icon and a global phenomenon. By the 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube was a worldwide craze, selling millions every year and cementing its pop culture legacy. It featured in The Simpsons, The Big Bang Theory, a Spice Girls video & major Hollywood movies: the six famous colours were everywhere. The popularity of the Rubik’s Cube continued & continues, to grow around the world. Today, the Rubik’s Cube is acknowledged as one of the most beloved toys of all time. Each year, millions are sold, solved, and shared among friends, families and puzzle seekers alike.
